After the recent rains here and the snow melt and rain upstream, the Ohio River has been rising the last few days.Here is the scene at the Fourth Street Wharf this afternoon with the high water. Extra gangplanks have been put in place to reach the Belle of Louisville.

The river crested early today at just under 19 feet and will fall slowly the next few days. Flood stage is 23 feet.Below the dam, the river will hold steady around 48 feet and then begin to fall tomorrow.Below are the graphs for the river stages above and below the dam.